[Volvo Penta Sea Water Pump Bolt Size]

Many thanks all, very helpful information.

[Volvo Penta Sea Water Pump Bolt Size]

here is an interesting one for you all, just acquired a Sealine 285 with Volvo Penta AQ205A engines (petrol), one of which has a leaking sea water pump. i have sourced a replacement but the original has now been replaced. Looking at images (i haven't received the pump yet) it looks like the 3 bolts holding the pump tp the crank flywheel will need to be shorter, so, do any of you kind people know what site thread the cap head socket screws are please?

i can add photos if that helps?

 

cheers in advance. 

[Lockdown Project]

On 15/04/2021 at 07:03, Timbo said:

Looking good. Just one thing...have you done a Gibbs from NCIS? How you going to get it out of the conservatory?

Gibbs always gets his out 

[Shore Power Battery Charger]

23 hours ago, annv said:

Hi If you decide to keep your charger i advise you remove and clean all the connections and remake the spade connections, smearing the bare wire with Vaseline NOT ordinary grease,  you could have dry joints/corrosion stopping the charger from working, alternatively suggest you google Sterling products site for info and products on battery charging, with there products they do a same day repair. John

Always Vaseline, i have had enough old Land Rovers to know . i will look at Sterling products thanks. 

[Shore Power Battery Charger]

Thanks all for the replies. Batteries are 130MH so maybe need slightly bigger model?

On the bright side all are charged now and also amp output from charger is right down I assume to trickle and keep OK.

All part of the fun of a new toy.

On to next issues now 

[Shore Power Battery Charger]

Err, its working now? Think I will still be replacing it, but at least can get a good charge now hopefully.

[Shore Power Battery Charger]

Hi all, first weekend on new purchase and the shore power battery charger does not seem to work and so the leisure batteries are completely flat and after having a poodle about they soon discharge as haven't got a full charge. I have done some checks, getting 240v power to it but nothing coming out, had front off and both fuses are OK. So, can anyone recommend a replacement for this please.

 

[Hello]

4 hours ago, SwanR said:

Welcome along. Look forward to hearing how you feel about boat ownership. We’ve not been brave enough to take that step! 😂

not sure at the moment if brave is the right word  but time will tell. 

[Hello]

7 hours ago, YnysMon said:

Welcome to the forum BigA. Hope to hear more about how you get on with your new boat. Hope you have many wonderful days on her.

Are you intending to keep the name 'May' or rename her?

Helen

Change the name ? i thought that was a big NO ?

We will be keeping the name May, suites her (and helps me remember the month i got married)

8 hours ago, Happy said:

Hi.  Welcome.  Nice little Birchwood.  Hope its Diesel on shaft?  Have fun and stay safe.

Diesel but outdrive.

[Hello]

thought i would say hi, new to forum and boat ownership after a number of holidays on the Broads. Lets hope we have made the right decision after taking the plunge. 

[Anti Slip Decking]

16 hours ago, BrundallNavy said:

Are you talking trakmark or painted anti slip.  

i think it is the trakmark, its not painted on. i would add a photo, but dont want o jinx anything before the sale is complete. 

[Anti Slip Decking]

Not to hijack the thread but has anyone got any experience of removing this? Just in the process of purchasing our first boat and not sure I like the anti slip added.